Taking the iconic John Moses Browning design into the 21st century, RRA manufactures a classic 1911 pistol with a modern polymer frame and mainspring housing. The polymer is reinforced by steel inserts for strength and helps bring the overall weight of this full-sized pistol to a hair under 2 pounds. RRA put a Parkerized finish on the steel slide for corrosion resistance. Drift-adjustable sights are dovetailed into the slide. The 1911 Poly ships with a pair of seven-round magazines and a polymer holster for immediate carry on the range or into the field.
Caliber: .45 ACP Barrel: 5 inches
OA Length: 8.63 inches
Weight: 31.52 ounces
Sights: Dovetailed front and rear
Action: SA
Finish: Parkerized
Grips: Rubber
Capacity: 7+1
MSRP: $925
Suitable for self-defense but ready for competition, the Basic Limited features a match trigger, hammer and sear. This pistol ships with a 3.5-pound trigger pull. The sights are fully adjustable, and RRA guarantees this 1911 will shoot a 2.5-inch group at 50 yards with Federal match ammunition. Reliability is enhanced by a lowered and flared ejection port, a polished extractor and a polished feed ramp. Built to run, the Basic Limited retains classic 1911 lines and is finished with a lustrous bluing and rich rosewood grip panels. The frontstrap and mainspring housing both have 25-lines-per-inch checkering.
Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inches
OA Length: 8.63 inches
Weight: 37.92 ounces
Grips: Rosewood
Sights: Front blade, adjustable rear
Action: SA
Finish: Blued
Capacity: 7+1
MSRP: $1,950
Ready for home defense or duty use, the Carry Pistol is a 1911 designed for serious business. RRA tuned these pistols for ultra reliability thanks to features that include an extended ejector, an enlarged ejection port and a specially tuned extractor. To protect the gun from the elements when carried, the guns have a Parkerized finish. The Carry Pistol is outfitted with top-notch Heinie sights that include a rear sight with a hard edge for single-handed emergency slide manipulations. Even though the gun has a serious purpose, it is ready for the weekend match with an accuracy guarantee of 2.5 inches at 50 yards with match ammunition.
Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inches
OA Length: 8.63 inches
Weight: 36.96 ounces
Grips: Rosewood
Sights: Heinie night
Action: SA
Finish: Parkerized
Capacity: 7+1
MSRP: $1,650
Outfitted with a throated Kart National Match barrel and bushing, it is clear at the first glance that the NM Hardball is a 1911 built for accuracy. RRA builds these pistols with a forged National Match frame and forged National Match slide. Additional features include the company’s speed trigger, a polished feed ramp and reliability tuning. According to RRA, the NM Hardball is CMP competition legal. A flat mainspring housing is standard, with options available for 20-, 25- and 30-lpi checkering. The pistols are given a beautiful blued finish and are fitted with deluxe walnut grips.
Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inches
OA Length: 8.5 inches
Weight: 35.84 ounces
Grips: Walnut
Action: SA
Sights: Front blade, adjustable rear
Finish: Blued
Capacity: 7+1
MSRP: $2,550
Perfectly suited to SWAT officers and armed citizens alike, the Tactical Pistol is a top-shelf .45 ready for anything you can throw at it. The bar stock frame has an integral accessory rail for the addition of a white light or a supplemental aiming laser. Shooters have a choice between Heinie and Novak drift-adjustable night sights. The aluminum trigger is set to a 3.5-pound pull from the factory for precise shots. A match-grade barrel is paired with a match-grade hammer and sear to provide guaranteed 2.5-inch groups at 50 yards for precision shots under pressure. RRA completed this pistol with a lustrous blue finish and with handsome rosewood grips.
Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inches
OA Length: 8.63 inches
Weight: 37.6 ounces
Grips: Rosewood
Sights: Tritium front, Heinie or Novak rear
Action: SA
Finish: Blued
Capacity: 7+1
MSRP: $2,200
For those shooters wanting a 1911 with superb accuracy and the ability to add an optic, RRA offers the Bullseye Wadcutter with Slide Mount. These pistols delete the standard iron sights and instead feature a forged National Match slide with a rail. Accuracy enhancements on this gun include a Kart National Match barrel, a forged National Match frame, a match-grade speed trigger and a match-grade Commander hammer. So precise are these pistols that Rock River Arms guarantees 1.5-inch groups at 50 yards with Federal match ammunition. Rosewood grips and a rich blued finish are standard.
Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inches
OA Length: 8.63 inches
Weight: 42.72 ounces
Grips: Rosewood
Sights: None
Action: SA
Finish: Blued
Capacity: 7+1
MSRP: $2,500
Exceptional accuracy and a brushed, hard-chrome finish help the Limited Match 1911 stand out in any competition or social setting. Black G10 laminate grip panels with up to 40-lpi checkering enhance this pistol’s aesthetics. Reliability tuning and match-grade parts ensure the gun puts rounds where they need to go. A National Match frame, slide and throated Kart barrel work in concert with the speed trigger, match-grade hammer and sear to provide 1.5-inch groups at 50 yards. An extended magazine release and an ambidextrous thumb safety round out the high-end features of the Limited Match.
Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inches
OA Length: 8.63 inches
Grips: G10
Sights: Front blade, adjustable rear
Weight: 36.8 ounces
Action: SA
Finish: Hard chrome
Capacity: 7+1
MSRP: $3,600
From the hands of a national competitor to the drop-leg holster of a SWAT officer affecting a hostage rescue, Rock River Arms (RRA) builds 1911 pistols that get the job done. Accurate and reliable, these handguns put impressive .45-caliber firepower into the hands of professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Known also for its AR rifles, RRA got its start in 1996 by building custom 1911 pistols. That tradition of excellence continues today with the company’s current crop of Browning-inspired handguns. The DEA, FBI and other law enforcement officers have carried RRA guns into harm’s way. Additionally, these guns have been used by a large number of competition shooters and homeowners looking for the best 1911.
The current RRA catalog lists 1911 pistols using modern materials, time-proven techniques and finishing that would make any craftsman proud. Rock River Arms also offers customizations such as special Cerakote finish options. For the hobbyist and professional gunsmith, the company also offers a wide range of parts, including match-grade pieces to enhance the reliability and accuracy of your own 1911 handgun.
For more information, visit http://www.rockriverarms.com
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